Arsenic in Water – Health Effects and Cleaning Methods
Arsenic in Water – Health Effects and Cleaning Methods
Although water is an important nutrient for humans, it often contains chemicals and substances that are very harmful to health. One of these substances is arsenic, which is extremely dangerous in its inorganic form. The only way to get rid of it is with Camelot® water filters, which are specifically designed to remove arsenic from water.
In this article, you will discover the serious effects of this substance on the human body and how you can remove it from the water you consume daily.
What Is Arsenic?
Arsenic is a toxic chemical element that is found naturally in the earth’s crust as well as in various metals. However, due to its applications in industry, its levels in the groundwater have significantly increased.
Specifically, arsenic is used to enhance various alloys of copper and lead, which have multiple uses in industry. Additionally, this chemical substance and its derivatives are used in the production of pesticides, insecticides, and wood preservation products.
The Symptoms of Arsenic Poisoning
All of the above applications have increased the levels of arsenic in the water, which may affect those who consume it. Acute arsenic poisoning has various symptoms, which can even lead to death. More specifically, the symptoms of poisoning from this chemical compound are as follows:
- abdominal pain
- nausea,
- vomiting
- jaundice,
- bloody diarrhea and hematuria,
- intense thirst and dehydration,
- metallic taste,
- renal failure
- respiratory and cardiovascular shock.
For this reason, Camelot® water filters that can remove arsenic from water are essential for protecting the body.
What Are the Long-Term Risks?
Beyond the symptoms of acute arsenic poisoning, there are also several long-term risks that result from chronic poisoning. Some of the symptoms of such poisoning include the following:
- thinning of hair,
- anemia,
- change in skin color,
- gastrointestinal problems, and
- hyperkeratosis on the palms of the hands and on the soles.
Still, arsenic is an element that has been linked to the development of lung cancer, as well as various problems in the neurological, gastrointestinal, and immune systems.
The Permissible Limits for Our Country
To protect citizens, the permissible level of arsenic in drinking water has been established. The first time such a measure was enacted through specific legislation was in 1942 in the USA, although the permissible value has changed.
Now, in the countries of the European Union to which Greece belongs, the maximum limit of 10mg/L applies. Of course, there are areas in our country where arsenic levels far exceed this limit, and thus the use of Camelot® water filters is imperative.
The Way of Cleaning from the Water We Consume
Arsenic is a dangerous chemical element that must be removed from water and is found in areas in Greece such as Chalkidiki and Samos. The only way to ensure your health is to install the specialized water filters from Camelot®, the replacement filter of the Imperial® Plus which is specifically designed for arsenic, which can filter out every harmful substance as well as arsenic from the water.
